All articles relating to ‘Michael Byrnes’
Michael Byrnes presented on 'Tackling the Tough HR Issues' at Clubs Australia 2023 WR&HR Conference
Michael’s presentation covered a range of topics affecting not just Clubs throughout Australia, including Corporate Positions on Topical Issues v Employee Freedom of Speech, Gender Identity Issues, and Professional Life v Private Life …
Michael Byrnes appeared on Channel 7 Sunrise program to discuss a recent WFH unfair dismissal case and the employers use of surveillance technology
Michael Byrnes appeared on Channel 7 Sunrise program this morning, with Natalie Barr to discuss the recently published unfair dismissal case in which an employee brought a claim against her employer after she was terminated for not working (when she was scheduled to work from home). Michael discusses the legal rights of…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “ ‘Inevitable’: Employment lawyers warn Indigenous voice ‘flashpoint’ for worker disputes”, published in The Australian on 9 August 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “ ‘Inevitable’: Employment lawyers warn Indigenous voice ‘flashpoint’ for worker disputes”, published in The Australian on 9 August 2023, Companies such as Qantas, Clayton Utz, Transurban, BHP, Rio Tinto, NAB, Woolworths, and Lendlease have publicly endorsed the voice and will advocate for the Yes campaign…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article ‘Legal implications and lessons from Network Ten v van Onselen’, published in Lawyers Weekly on 3 August 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article ‘Legal implications and lessons from Network Ten v van Onselen’, published in Lawyers Weekly on 3 August 2023. Last month NSW Supreme Court Justice David Hammerschlag found that Peter van Onselen breached his redundancy contract and the non-disparagement clause within it. In this article, Michael…
Michael Byrnes has written an article ‘Is it too risky to discuss politics in the workplace?’ Published in HRM Online 26 June 2023
Michael Byrnes has written an article ‘Is it too risky to discuss politics in the workplace?’ Published in HRM Online 26 June 2023. To read the full article please click here …
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “50+ hour weeks remain too common for lawyers”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 26 June 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “50+ hour weeks remain too common for lawyers”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 26 June 2023 To read the full article, please click here…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘What employers need to know ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum’, published in HR Leader on 19 June 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘What employers need to know ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum’, published in HR Leader on 19 June 2023 To read the full article, please click here…
Michael Byrnes Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023 — Employment
“Congratulations Michael Byrnes for being nominated as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023. Your nomination is a testament to your hard work, commitment to client service, and dedication to living the Swaab Brand of Service, you are truly deserving of this nomination.” Mary Digiglio — Managing…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 24 May 2023 to discuss the legal aspects of employers directing employees to return to working from the office:
I appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 24 May 2023 to discuss the legal aspects of employers directing employees to return to working from the office: To listen to the interview click here …
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘Exercise caution in going against your employer’s Voice position’, published in Lawyers Weekly on 23 May 2023:
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘Exercise caution in going against your employer’s Voice position’, published in Lawyers Weekly on 23 May 2023 To read the full article click here…